Man and woman killed in horror head-on car crash as Vauxhall Corsa smashes into Renault on A-road in Somerset

TWO people have died and a third is seriously injured in hospital after a head-on horror crash.

Police were scrambled to the A358 near Thornfalcon in Somerset just before 4pm yesterday.

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Tragically a man and woman travelling in a black Vauxhall Corsa couldn’t be saved and were declared dead at scene.

The male driver of a blue Renault Megane was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have now launched a probe following the two-car horror smash.

They believe the Corsa was travelling from Taunton when it hit the Renault, which was heading in the opposite direction.

Avon and Somerset Police said: “An investigation is underway following a fatal collision in Somerset yesterday (Friday 25 March).

“The road was shut for a number of hours but reopened overnight.

“Witnesses to the collision, or anyone who believes they may have seen the vehicles prior to the collision, are asked to contact us, as is any motorist who has potentially relevant dashcam footage.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference number 5223069144.